Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 42K) has released certified laboratory assay results from its inaugural programs at the Rowland Tungsten Property and adjoining White Star Tungsten Project in Elko County, Nevada. The results highlight high-grade tungsten mineralization, with peak rock-chip assays of 4.02% WO3 at the Rowland Main workings and 3.00% WO3 at the White Star Batholith Mine. These values exceed the reported historical grades, marking a significant step in advancing the consolidated Jarbidge-Charleston tungsten district.
Blake Morgan, CEO and President of Western Star, stated, 'Receiving results of this tenor, that exceed twice the reported historical grades, marks an exciting development and demonstrates the high-grade nature of the system in the district. With the geophysics complete across both properties and the assays now in hand, we are building the integrated Jarbidge-Charleston dataset we need to move confidently into drill target generation.'
At the Rowland Property, sampling across three historical zones returned notable results. At Rowland Main, 18 samples yielded grades including 4.02%, 2.69%, 2.56%, 2.11%, and 1.25% WO3, with associated credits of up to 110.5 ppm molybdenum, 6.82 g/t silver, 0.4% copper, and 2.57% manganese. Northern Zone A returned 0.23% WO3, while Northern Zone B produced values from 0.35% to 1.22% WO3, with silver up to 10.85 g/t and copper up to 0.8%.
At the White Star Project, initial rock-chip sampling returned 3.00% WO3 and 711 ppm molybdenum from sample WS-16-02, consistent with historical production from the Batholith/Mission Cross Mine. A second sample graded 0.13% WO3 from an area identified via Lidar as a rehabilitated open pit.
The company plans to integrate these results with completed UAV magnetic geophysical surveys and pending soil geochemistry to support drill target generation. Further soil sampling is ongoing, and updates will be provided as assays are received.
Quality assurance and quality control protocols were maintained, with samples analyzed by ALS Global in Reno, Nevada, using ME-MS61 and fusion XRF methods. WO3 values were calculated from elemental tungsten using a conversion factor of 1.2611.
The scientific and technical information has been reviewed by Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM and MAusIMM, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.
